Yaghnob Valley, Mountain valley in northwestern Tajikistan.
The valley extends between the Zarafshan and Gissar mountain ranges, with the Yaghnob River flowing through elevations of 2,500 to 3,000 meters.
The valley became a refuge for Sogdian people in the 8th century when they fled from Arab armies, establishing permanent settlements in this remote location.
The Yaghnobi people maintain their distinct language and traditions, representing direct descendants of the ancient Sogdian civilization of Central Asia.
The valley remains inaccessible by car for six months of the year, with visitors requiring proper camping equipment and supplies for extended stays.
Scientific exploration of the valley began in the 1870s with General Abramov's expedition, leading to the term 'Mystery of Yaghnob' in 1883.
Address: Yaghnob Valley, Tajikistan
GPS coordinates: 39.20004,69.00013
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:38
Tajikistan features alpine lakes with clear waters, mountain ranges exceeding 5000 meters, and medieval fortresses. The country has deep valleys, high-altitude hot springs, and ancient archaeological sites. In the capital Dushanbe, there are museums, theaters, and parks. The Pamir Highway passes through the mountains to Kyrgyzstan, connecting towns located at over 3600 meters above sea level.
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Supreme Assembly
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Pamir Stadium
71.2 km
Hisor Range
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Imam Abu Hanifa Grand Mosque
70.3 km
Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
72.6 km
Palace of the Nation
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Zaamin National Park
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National Library of Tajikistan
72.2 km
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Zarafshan Range
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Suffa RT-70 radio telescope
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State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni
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Zaamin State Nature Reserve
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Dushanbe Zoo
71.3 km
Chimtarga
69.4 km
National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
73 km
Palace of Unity
70.4 km
Dushanbe aquapark
73.1 km
Мавзолей С. Айни
66.8 km
Parki Druzhba Narodov
78.4 km
Monument to Ismail Samani
72.1 km
State circus of Tajikistan
74.4 km
Haji-Yakub-Moschee
70.7 km
Darab-Qal'a
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Academic Theatre Abolqasem Lahouti
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Puppet Theatre
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